Join our Doctoral Academy as a key leader in postgraduate research operations. We’re seeking a proactive and experienced individual to manage our PGR Recruitment and Admissions Team. You’ll lead on operational aspects of recruitment and admission, ensuring alignment with our strategy, and spearhead initiatives in a changing funding landscape. This role involves close collaboration with academic and professional services colleagues to enhance the applicant experience, ensure compliance with funders, and support strategic growth initiatives. You’ll bring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and an understanding of postgraduate research and funding in higher education. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and driving continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

The University of Manchester values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer, we support an inclusive working environment and welcome applicants regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our university is positive about flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working options. Find out more here.

Please note: We are unable to respond to enquiries, or accept CVs or applications from recruitment agencies. Any CVs submitted by agencies will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting, and interviews:

Name: Anne-Marie Walsh
Email: Anne-Marie.Walsh@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: People.recruitment@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy closes at midnight on the application deadline. Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document containing the person specification criteria.

Note: Due to high application volume, we cannot provide individual feedback on applications.